Category Archives: Personal Injury
Rubbernecking Can Cause Car Accidents
Often drivers turn one’s head to stare at accidents on the road. While curiosity is a natural part of human behavior, it is important to remember the dangers of a driver taking their eyes off of the task at hand. Staring at an accident scene while driving is referred to as rubbernecking. And when… Read More »
Medical Records and Personal Injury Cases
While medical records are private, there are situations when it is in your best interest to let others see your records. This is particularly true if the actions of another person caused you personal injury. In the context of a personal injury case, your medical records are often a crucial piece to the puzzle… Read More »
Are Slip Injuries and Trip Injuries the Same?
While there are multiple accidents related to falls, a slip injury is different than a fall injury. It is important to establish why an injury occurred and a Miami slip & fall lawyer can help you to determine why it happened. You may be eligible for compensation if the injury happened at a business… Read More »
Child Car Seats and Car Accidents
If your family was in a car accident, you may be wondering if you should be replacing car seats to boost safety. In most situations, it depends on if the accident was minor or not. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) used to advise replacing the seats in all instances, now they have… Read More »
Miami Bicycle Accidents Cause Injuries
Riding a bike can be an enjoyable way to save money on gas and get in shape. But unfortunately, riding a bicycle in Miami can be extremely dangerous. There are an average of six bike fatalities in Miami annually. That is extremely high. When riding a bicycle in Miami, do what you can to… Read More »
Collecting Miami Witness Accounts of an Accident
When there is an accident, there are many elements to building a strong personal injury case. One element could be witness accounts of a car or truck accident. When possible to obtain, witness accounts can be a great asset as the law sometimes views third party accounts as neutral. The best scenario for collecting… Read More »
When to Take an Ambulance After a Car Accident
If you feel ok after a car accident, should you take an ambulance? Of course it is clear an ambulance ride is necessary if there was a severe accident with devastating injuries, but if you think you might be ok, you may see riding in an ambulance as not needed. You may be in… Read More »
Premises Liability and Your Apartment Lease
When you sign a lease agreement for your Miami apartment, you and your landlord are agreeing to a legally binding contract. Typically, a lease defines how long a tenant is agreeing to rent the apartment and how much they will be paying each month, including what day of the month the rent will be… Read More »
What to Do If You’ve Been In a Fender Bender
When individuals are driving daily, for work, family commitments, and pleasure, there are many opportunities for minor accidents, such as fender benders, to happen. But just because the accident is minor, does not mean it isn’t without stress. After a Florida fender bender, reach out to a Miami car accident lawyer to discuss what… Read More »
What If an Injury Happens at a Miami School?
Although parents expect schools to be safe places of learning, the truth is that children are injured at schools every day. There are even times when the injury is severe and could have been avoided. Anyone who has a child who was injured and they feel another party was liable, at school or somewhere… Read More »